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Which factor refers to the traits passed down genetically from parents?
Which domain of human development includes growth of the body and brain, as well as physical health?
Maturation refers to the external experiences that shape an individual's life.
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Cognitive Development involves our capacity to learn and understand.
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What does Psychosocial Development include?
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What is the role of the environment in human development?
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_______ Development covers our capacity to learn, speak, understand, reason, and create.
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Heredity, environment, and __________ are the three main influences on human development.
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Match the domains with their descriptions:
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Match the following influences of human development with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Domains of Human Development
- Physical Development: Involves body and brain growth, motor and sensory skills, and overall physical health.
- Cognitive Development: Encompasses learning capacity, language skills, understanding, reasoning, and creativity.
- Psychosocial Development: Deals with social interactions, emotions, attitudes, self-identity, personality, beliefs, and values.
Influences on Human Development
- Heredity: Refers to traits inherited from biological parents, forming a unique combination in offspring.
- Environment: Involves external circumstances and experiences, impacting personal growth and interactions.
- Maturation: Natural progression in physical and mental development influencing cognitive, emotional, and social aspects.
Development Definition
- Describes the reflective process of understanding oneself, accepting discoveries, and learning new values and behaviors to realize potential.
Erikson's Eight Stages of Psychosocial Development
- Trust vs Mistrust (0-18 months): Infants develop a sense of trust based on caretakers’ reliability.
- Autonomy vs Shame & Doubt (18 months - 3 years): Toddlers gain independence and self-control but may feel shame if overly restricted.
- Initiative vs Guilt (3-5 years): Pre-schoolers assert control through directing play and other activities, balancing initiative and guilt.
- Industry vs Inferiority (5-13 years): School-age children compare themselves to peers, developing self-esteem based on competence.
- Identity vs Role Confusion (13-21 years): Teenagers explore personal identity, leading to stronger sense of self or confusion about roles.
- Intimacy vs Isolation (21-39 years): Young adults seek deep relationships while avoiding loneliness and isolation.
- Generativity vs Stagnation (40-65 years): Middle-aged adults contribute to society through work and family, avoiding feelings of unproductiveness.
- Integrity vs Despair (65 years and older): Older adults reflect on life, finding fulfillment or regret, assessing the overall meaning of their lives.
Erik Erikson
- German-American psychoanalyst recognized for his work in psychosocial development and terming "identity crisis."
Personal vs Human Development
- Personal development is an individual's growth within the broader context of human development across the three main domains.
Concepts of Psychosocial Development
- Focuses on the interactions between emotional well-being, identity formation, and social relationships affected by various stages of life.
Key Terms
- Social: Relates to interaction with others.
- Personal: Involves working closely with specific individuals.
- Personality: Set of emotional and behavioral traits that distinguish individuals.
- Development: The process of growth and progression over time.
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Description
This quiz explores the various domains of human development, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth. Each domain is crucial in understanding how individuals evolve throughout life. Test your knowledge and understanding of these fundamental aspects.
